From the Desk of

Dawnmarie Hackett Clemmons

January 23, 2012

Good Day PARTY ROCKERS Parents: I’m hoping that this letter finds you all well. I’m also hoping that you are reading the bottom portion of the Liberation Worksheet weekly. There is always very important information written on it. 

I will no longer be facilitating Tutoring after tomorrow January 24, 2012.  However tutoring will still be available for your child on Tuesdays and Thursdays with Mama Mona Leak from 3:30 to 4:30.  Tutoring is an alternate option for after care nor is it for enrichment, tutoring is for students that need additional help and that are struggling with specific concepts, especially concepts on the benchmark.  If your child is going to attend you may send them with an additional healthy snack.

Please make sure you send your child with lunch everyday.

If your child takes medicine please give it to them prior to coming to school, or send it to the nurse, along with a note to have it administered. Students are not allowed to medicate themselves while in school.  

Please keep in mind late/absence notes are to be given to the student when they return to school after being late or absent.  If you do not give a note for lateness or absence your child has an unexcused lateness or absence on their record. Changes will not be made after the report card period in which the lateness or absence occurred in. Please be prompt and have accurate dates on the notes. 

All students must wear their full uniform daily. Ties (and belts for gentleman) need to be worn everyday. If your child wears boots any other color than black or Navy blue to school, please send shoes with them to change into. For the ladies if you where pants under your jumper please be advised that the pants must be removed immediately upon arriving to school. Which means the child must be wearing navy blue tights, pantyhose, stockings, or socks under the pants. PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD IN APPROPRIATE OUTERWEAR FOR THE WEATHER. THEY HAVE MORNING CIRCLE, RECESS, AND CLOSING CIRCLE OUTDOORS. Quite a few of them wait at the bus stop for long periods of time as well.

Please make sure you occasionally review and go over the classroom management plan with your child, also ask or  inquire about their day.  Constant Disruptions, because of negative behavior will result in your child receiving a write up and then they will be reported to the Dean (Baba Afrika).

 Please make sure you are initialing each and every night and signing the Liberation Work sheet.  Also please check school bags and folders for important information everyday. When testing folders are sent home, please return it with your signature on all test and quizzes on the following day. 

PLEASE TAKE TIME TO LOOK AT OUR WEBPAGE WEEKLY. THERE IS ALWAYS NEW INFORMATION ON IT AND PICS OF YOUR CHILD AT WORK AND PLAY ARE ADDED AS WELL. www.kheperacharterschool.org, classrooms, 3^rd grade Sis Dawnmarie, Party Rockers.

HAVE A PARTY ROCKING WEEK!!!  SINCERELY,   Sis Dawnmarie Hackett Clemmons

Yflyy nation

1/6/2012

African/African American Shero/Hero Presentation

This presentation will be fun.  The students must present atleast 20 facts about the person they choose as their Shero or Hero.  These facts must be placed on 3x5 cards.  The students will bring in items or make items to give hints of who it is that they are presenting.  It does not have to be someone famous. We will play the game (Who am I?).  The other students in the classroom will have to figure out who the shero or hero is.  The students are encouraged to dressup like their shero or hero, or bring in props to assist with the description, as well, to make the assignment more creative. 

Please encourage your child to choose someone other than Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, or Frederick Douglass, etc. The least common Shero/Hero’s are the ones they should choose. This will make the game more fun.

Presentation is due on February 8, 2012. 

Loretta Claiborne Hollywood PARTY ROCKERS

Kwanzaa Song Written By Sis Dawnmarie

What you want to Celebrate?  Kwanzaa!
What you wanna learn about? Kwanzaa!
What you wanna sing about? Kwanzaa!
Shout it...K-W-A-N-Z-A-A, again K-W-A-N-Z-A-A!

Sharing our past with songs we sing
About women and men, warriors and kings.
We'll talk about faith, hard work and pride
With our family and friends standing by our side.

What you want to Celebrate? Kwanzaa!
What you wanna learn about? Kwanzaa!
What you wanna sing about? Kwanzaa!
Shout it...K-W-A-N-Z-A-A, again K-W-A-N-Z-A-A!

It’s a special week for me and you. We've come so far, but there's much to do.
We'll pass the Unity Cup, dance through the night. As the candles burn down, our future burns bright.
Remembering our people and our history.  Can’t you see this holiday’s special to me?

What you want to Celebrate? Kwanzaa!
What you wanna learn about? Kwanzaa!
What you wanna sing about? Kwanzaa!
Shout it...K-W-A-N-Z-A-A, again K-W-A-N-Z-A-A!

Kwanzaa’s in our heart and minds everyday. So let’s all Celebrate Kwanzaa today!

K-w-a-n-z-a-a!  again K-w-a-n-z-a-a!
Kwanzaa!  Kwanzaa! Kwanzaa! Kwanzaa!

K-w-a-n-z-a-a! K-w-a-n-z-a-a!

Loretta Claiborne Hollywood P.A.R.T.Y. R.O.C.K.E.R.S. 3B/104

Science Project Template and Rubric 12/12/2011

If the students choose to do a Habitat they may use the Science textbook page B4 (What are Ecosystems?) They may choose an Animal (land or water) or an Insect for their Habitat.  They can and will have to use information from another source like a book, internet, encyclopedias, magazines, or some other source to assist with this project.

If the students choose to do a Rock formation, or Volcano they can use the textbook page C32 (Landforms). They may also use the same resource options mentioned earlier.  Lastly in the Reading Textbook (On Your Mark) there is additional information.

Students may use a shoe box, box top, plastic bin, etc to display their project.  If they are just going to describe something they may use a Tri-fold or Poster Board.  This is a free interpretation/expression project which means students will be graded on creativity and effort.  This project is to be prepared and created by the student alone.  Parents please allow your child to do their own project, because when they present they need to do so in confidence and understanding.  If not this will result in a lower grade.  A paper or index cards must accompany this project with all the relevant information describing what is displayed.  The more information the better.  Please practice, practice, practice.  There was a lot of great work, ideas, and creativity displayed during the State Presentations please put the same effort into this project as well.  Due on January 11 , 2012. God Bless.  

10points, with extra effort =A+    8-9 points = A    6-7 points  = B     3-5 points  = C    1-2 points = D    0 points = F

From the Desk of

Dawnmarie Hackett Clemmons
October 31, 2011

Good Day PARTY ROCKERS Parents: I’m hoping that this letter finds you all well. I’m also hoping that you are reading the bottom portion of the Liberation Worksheet weekly. There is always important information written on it. 

Tutoring will be held on Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:30. I will be the teacher for the tutoring and it will be held within my classroom. If you are interested in having your child come for tutoring even if you didn’t sign them up you may send them. However they must be consistent with attending. This is not enrichment, this is tutoring for students that need additional help and that are struggling with specific concepts.  Please contact me in writing if you are interested in your child attending. Also If your child is going to attend you may send them with an additional healthy snack which they will eat from 3:25-3:30 prior to the session beginning.

The UniverSoul Circus trip is on Friday. Students are asked to wear their Physical Education Uniforms. Lunch is being provided (beef hotdog, snack, and juice). Students are allowed to bring spending money however please refrain from sending them with large amounts please. 

If your child takes medicine please give it to them prior to coming to school, or send it to the nurse, along with a note to have it administered. Students are not allowed to medicate themselves while in school.  

Please keep in mind late/absence notes are to be given to the student when they return to school after being late or absent.  If you do not give a note for lateness or absence your child has an unexcused lateness or absence on their record. Changes will not be made after the report card period in which the lateness or absence occurred in. Pleas be prompt with notes. 

All students must wear their full uniform daily. Ties need to be worn everyday. If your child wears boots any other color than black or Navy blue to school, please send shoes with them to change into. PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD IN APPROPRIATE OUTERWEAR FOR THE WEATHER. THEY HAVE MORNING CIRCLE, RECESS, AND CLOSING CIRCLE OUTDOORS.

Please make sure you occasionally review and go over the classroom management plan with your child, also ask inquire about their day.  Constant Disruptions because of negative behavior will result in your child receiving a write up and then they will be reported to the Dean (Baba Afrika).

 Please make sure you are initialing each and every night and signing the Liberation Work sheet.  Also please check school bags and folders for important information everyday. When testing folders are sent home the 1^st Friday of the month, please return it with your signature on all test and quizzes on the following Monday. 

Please return and sign your child’s interim report. They were given to the students on Thursday October 27, 2011.

Permission slips and money for Linvilla Orchards is due on November 4, 2011.

PLEASE TAKE TIME TO LOOK AT OUR WEBPAGE WEEKLY. THERE IS ALWAYS NEW INFORMATION ON IT AND PICS OF YOUR CHILD AT WORK AND PLAY ARE ADDED AS WELL.

HAVE A PARTY ROCKING WEEK!!!

SINCERELY , Sis Dawnmarie

From the Desk of

Dawnmarie Hackett Clemmons

9/7/2011

Parents/Guardians

·         Parents please, please, please check your child’s NAVY BLUE PARENT COMMUNICATION FOLDER  everyday!

·         Please make sure you initial your child’s LIBERATION WORKSHEET everyday and sign at the end of the week when they turn it in. Homework is not considered complete if the Liberation worksheet is not initialed and signed.

·         Please make sure your child does the assigned homework for the week. If your child does not complete their assigned class work they will be asked to complete it for homework, as they are given sufficient time to complete it during class time. A note will be sent home indicating they did not complete their assignment so that you are aware of the additional assignment.

·         Homework/Liberation work is due on Monday of the following week, or Tuesday if Monday is a holiday. This was explained previously on the letter sent home with the class schedule, homework policy, test policy, etc. 

·         Please review the classroom management plan daily with your child to assure they are displaying positive behavior everyday.

·         Please make sure you read all of the letters and forms sent home thoroughly, as to not have any confusion.

·         Please make sure you complete any forms sent home, and return them on the very next day possible, as they are very important and time sensitive.  

·         Please send your child to school with lunch everyday unless they are in lunch program. If they are in lunch program they need to utilize the order  form and it needs to be done the week before. You can not purchase lunch the day of because they are ordered previously.

·         Please make sure your child is in full uniform everyday.

·         Please make sure your child is in school and on time everyday.

·         Please refer to our website www.kheperacharterschool.org, classrooms, k-5, Yoruba 104 3^rd grade, Sis Dawnmarie.  This webpage has all assignments, announcements, liberation work, pictures, schedule, etc. listed on it.  It is updated daily so please use for a reference.

·         If you have any questions  or concerns please feel free to call me at 267-977-6652 or email me at d.hackett-clemmons@kheperacharterschool.org, muffin627@hotmail.com

·         Thank you for your cooperation,  Love Sis Dawnmarie

Classroom Management Plan

Yoruba

Sister Dawnmarie Hackett-Clemmons

Classroom Rules

1.       Come to school prepare with all school supplies, which include pencils, books, homework, projects.

2.       Follow the directions the first time they are given.

3.       Remain seated at all times, except when given permission to get up.

4.       Raise your hand, and wait to be acknowledged before speaking in class.

5.       Keep hands, feet, and all other objects to yourself.

6.       No eating in the classroom unless given permission.

7.       Use the bathroom before coming to class and during designated bathroom break times (9:15 a.m., Lunch time, and 1:15 p.m.).

Consequences

If you choose to break a rule.

1^st time-Verbal Warning

2^nd time-Written Response to Infraction from Student

3rd time-Lunch/recess detention.

^4th time-Behavior Notification Letter to parents/a call home.

^5th time-Severe continued disruption or several behavior notification letters:  Referral to Dean of Students for disciplinary action.

Rewards

Praise (daily)

Classroom Jobs

Earn Tickets/hole in punch card for invitations to special classroom events

Phone call or Email to parent or guardian.

Yoruba 104/3B

Classroom Jobs/Helping Hands

Projects/Presentations- Are due on the due date given there are no
exceptions to this rule.  If the project/presentation is turned in late it
will go down one grade level each day late. After the 4th day late, the
grade is an F/0.

Homework-must to be checked for completion, initialed daily on the liberation work sheet, and signed at the end
of the liberation work week by an adult (age 18 or older).  If it is not
signed it will not be considered complete.